Event

Public Domain 2018

Join us for Samohi's Creative Showcase -- an eclectic evening of theatre, music, poetry and dance performed and directed, even written by our talented Samohi students. Performances are in the Humanities Center at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on 5/24, 5/25 and 5/26.

The line-up for Show A and Show B is listed at the bottom (updated as of 5/24 9am)Show A is 5/24 at 5:00, 5/25 at 8:00, 5/26 at 5:00Show B is 5/24 at 8:00, 5/25 at 5:00, 5/26 at 8:00(The lineup is also viewable and shareable at this link http://bit.ly/publicdomain2018)

RESERVE & PICK YOUR SEATS in advance. Enter quantity of adult/student tickets then add to cart. Be sure to click the small "LET ME CHOOSE MY SEATS" button beneath the seating chart that pops up to open the option of choosing seats on the chart.

PRINT OR SHOW YOUR BARCODED TICKET ON YOUR PHONE AT THE DOOR FOR ENTRY by clicking the 2nd link that you see in your ticket purchase confirmation email.

We encourage you to reserve your seat in advance as seating is limited in the HC. With the performance area on the floor, seats are elevated on risers around the performance area. (Row B is the front row - Row A floor seats have been removed to expand the space.) Performers will use the entire performance area.

CHANGES - Once you have purchased your ticket, if you need to change seats, switch show dates, or request a refund, please contact Brown Paper Tickets (24/7) at 800-838-3006 BEFORE online ticketing closes for each show. If you need assistance, contact Denise at samohiboxoffice@gmail.com or text 310-403-0201.

ONLINE TICKET SALES will close 1 hour before show start. Remaining tickets will be available for sale at the door when the box office opens 45 minutes before the show. Please check back here for updates.

PARKING is available at the Civic Center lot and structure; there is limited street parking on 7th Court and the meters on Lincoln at Michigan Ave.; the 7th Court/Michigan Ave. gate is the closest entrance to the Humanities Center.

SHOW A LINE-UP (note: show order is subject to change): May 24 at 5pm (tickets are available online and at the door)May 25 at 8pm (nearly sold-out online, limited # of tickets for sale at the door)May 26 at 5pm (2 seats left online, limited # of tickets for sale at the door)

Pringles (scene directed by Stella Buzzi) featuring Stella Buzzi and Zuzanna Krzysztofik with Austen Ariniello, Chloe Gottlieb, Jake Netter, Christine SalehiehDirector's Note: Two totally opposite women have a heated argument over the last can of Pringles.

The Diary of a Madman (scene written and directed by Shayna Zuckerbraun) featuring Mateen Bizar, Jordan Hadley, Taylor Mulholland, Ireland Neville, Roxy OngDirector's Note: This is an original scene that contemplates good, evil, and corruption in society. It is inspired by Guy de Passaunts short story of the same name.

The Handmaid's Tale (adapted and directed by Hannah Simon) featuring Pablo Solano and Maria Schneider Director's Note: this is an adapted scene from the novel A Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood that prompts the still relevant discussion of how one could justify the oppression of another.

Dance Mix (choreographed and performed by Jacob Morales and Tadeo Orneles) featuring songs ATM by J. Cole and Bring it Back by Drake, Mike WILL Made-it and Trouble) Director's Note This performance is dedicated to Julian De-Guzman.

The Interview (original scene written and directed by Auryn Rothwell) featuring Major Levin, Ginger Moore, Maudie Schmidt, Maria Schneider, Kenny NgDirector's Note This original scene is a comedic look at an idiot actor having a one-on-one briefing with the director of a play. It is loosely based on my experience in The Crucible.

Still I Rise (poem by Maya Angelo, dance choreographed and directed by Olivia Chu) featuring Rosalind Jewett, Amelia Mardesich, Klara TrummerDirector's Note This dance is about the harmony between strength and beauty. Ballet serves as a strong foundation to tell the story of the modern woman who masters both.

Joan of Purcell from Henry VI, Part 1 (Shakespeare) Dilay Akcora performed this monologue at DTASC and was awarded First Place in the highly competitive Varsity Monologue Division

Struggle (original musical poem written and performed by Ifeyani Williams)

Wuthering Heights (song by Kate Bush, directed by Lena Winner) featuring Ila Amiri, Paloma Leon, Lena WinnerDirector's Note This whimsical portrayal of Kate Bushs song based on the novel Wuthering Heights is full of magic and joy and just plain silly.

Boy Meets Girl: A Young Love Story (directed by Natalie Krenik) featuring Lola Rice and Zack Forsyte Director's Note This playful scene depicts 5-year-olds, Sam and Katie, who, like everyone, have some emotional baggage and in each other find a reprieve from the doldrums of everyday preschool life.

No Exit (existentialist play written by Jean-Paul Sartre, scene directed by Adya Mohanty and Yasmin Patel) featuring Adya Mohanty, Jake Netter, Yasmin PatelDirector's Note No Exit is an existentialist play depicting three characters in an afterlife. Sartres play is a fascinating exploration of existence and hell and has been a wonderful challenge.

SHOW B LINE-UP (note: show order is subject to change):May 24 at 8pm (almost sold-out online, limited # of tickets for sale at the door)May 25 at 5pm (nearly sold-out online, limited # of tickets for sale at the door)May 26 at 8pm (sold-out online, limited # of tickets for sale at the door)

Image of You - (original song, written, directed and performed by Ila Amiri) featuring Grace Alexander, Ila Amiri, Ella Hammersly, Garance MallardDirector's Note: This song was inspired by the book You Know Me Well by David Levithan and Nina LaCour. A young girl decides to preserve the fantasy of a relationship rather than take the chance of turning that fantasy into reality, describing it as the beautiful white dress that youre too scared to wear because youre just a mess.

Untitled 05 (song written by Kendrick Lamar, directed by Sheena Sandhu) featuring singers Jacob Morales and Sheena Sandhu, accompanied by Naveen Bahadur, David Gotler, Weston Kerekes, Shaun Morgan, Dylan OllivierDirector's Note: We picked this song because it brings a whole different vibe to Public Domain with its mix of soul, rap, R&B, and jazz.

Urgent Care Scare (original scene written and directed by Paloma Nicolas) featuring Abby Johnson, Talia Lanning, Scottie Meek, Paloma NicolasDirector's Note: This scene is based upon an actual recent visit to urgent care due to a 103 degree fever. While waiting to be seen, delirious and being the teenager I am, I wrote down my feverish thoughts in iPhone notes documenting my feverish interactions.

Glory Be to God (scene directed by Jake Netter) featuring Natasha Lewin, Zack Forsyte, Micah PeytonDirector's Not: Set in the 1950s, a young boy struggles with family pressure and external influences.

A Story Like Mine (monologue by Halsey, directed and performed by Hannah Shepos)Director's Note: This powerful poem was written and delivered by the singer Halsey at the Womens March this past year.

Control (dance choreographed by Sunny Reichert, directed and performed by Abby Geissler)

Waving Through a Window (song from Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Sophie Golay) featuring Sophie Golay and Zoe DAndreaDirector's Note: The character in this piece has always felt unheard and is tired of waving through a window with no one waving back. So instead of giving others the opportunity to find something wrong in him, he decides to almost erase himself to keep his heart safe.

Joan of Purcell from Henry VI, Part 1 (Shakespeare) Caitlin Durkin performed this monologue at DTASC and was awarded an Honorable Mention in the highly competitive Junior Varsity Monologue Division

The Way the World Spins (original song written and performed by Rise Barkan)Director's Note: This is one of my most uplifting and meaningful songs. It is about acceptance and enjoying the moment.

The Father, The Soldier, Pluto (original scene written, directed, and performed by Mateen Bizar)Director's Note: I've known people whove gone to war and been killed. This is the story of a father with four kids who went to an enemy base to get water for his family, but is captured. The soldier tells us about his torture.

Macbeth (Shakespeare) Performed at DTASC, this scene featuring Jade Ipina, Jake Netter, Hannah Shepos, and Lena Winner made it to Finals and received an Honorable Mention in the Wizarding World of Shakespeare, Varsity Division.

California Blues (original song, written and performed by Lola Rice)

Margaret from Henry VI, part 3 (Shakespeare) Desma Marquez performed this monologue at DTASC and advanced to the Semi-Finals in the JV Monologue Division